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Discussion starter · #21 ·
Got the replacement fuel pump/assembly in from MillerImports today. It looks okay, as far as the rust and corrosion goes, but I ran into another problem. The main line on the inside, between the plate and the pump itself is crimped. Also, the frame that holds the pump itself looks shifted, for want of a better word, it looks like it "leans" to the left. I'd almost hazard a guess and say it came from a wrecked vehicle?

The crimp worries me the most - is it enough to affect flow? That's the question. Hopefully some of you experienced people here can tell me. :)

Also, there are cracks in the plastic sheathing over the short blue wire. Anything to worry about there?

Here's some pictures:









Thanks all!
 
Discussion starter · #22 ·
Okay, small update.

Got the gas tank back together, and got it back in the car. I did like I mentioned in an earlier post and took the gas line loose at the fuel filter and let it pump for a bit. From inside the car, the gas shot up in sight the first time I turned it on. I can hear the new pump working fine.

So I go ahead and put a brand new fuel filter on it, just to make sure. Hook everything back up, and attempt to start it. Don't forget, it's been 9+ years since its actually run.

No go. It cranks like mad, but doesn't even hit. I give it a couple of shots of starting fluid, right into the breather tube, and as long as the starting fluid is there, the car does start and run. As soon as it runs out, it stops.

I take the top (19mm) gas line loose from the fuel filter and it squirts gas, pressure is there, so I'm assuming that the gas is getting at least that far.

Now, the question is, what from the top line on the fuel filter to the motor could stop it from getting gas? Remember, as long as its got starting fluid shot into it, it runs.

Thanks for any help. Have to admit I was a bit bummed out when it didn't start right away. :(

Here are some pictures:

Here is the reassembled fuel pump assembly, new pump, filter, etc:

Fuel tank after I cleaned it, treated with the KBS system, then rubber coated it. Looks almost pretty don't it?

Here's a shot of the new fuel lines, brake lines, and emergency/parking brake lines that I replaced while I was under the car with the gas tank:
 
#23 ·
Your injectors could be clogged/rusted. I sent a set off to a friend for flow testing after they were in a car for years and he said he could barely get them to flow. Can you pull the return line off and get fuel coming out of that? That would at least tell you, you are getting fuel to the injectors. You can also test the injectors with a noid light to make sure they are getting the pulse to fire.
 
Discussion starter · #24 ·
DSM Rook said:
Your injectors could be clogged/rusted. I sent a set off to a friend for flow testing after they were in a car for years and he said he could barely get them to flow. Can you pull the return line off and get fuel coming out of that? That would at least tell you, you are getting fuel to the injectors. You can also test the injectors with a noid light to make sure they are getting the pulse to fire.
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Hey. Thanks for the quick reply. Closed everything up for today, getting ready to eat a late Thanksgiving dinner, but next pretty day here I'll try to pull that return line off and see. Can you tell me exactly where that line is located? Thanks.

Also, I'm not quite understanding. If the injectors were clogged/rusted, would they still allow the car to start with starting fluid(ether), but not with the gas from the main line?

Thanks, much appreciated and I hope your Thanksgiving Day has been great! :)
 
#25 ·
Follow the feed from the filter up to the fuel rail. Then you'll see the regulator, with a rubber line. You should be able to pull that off, put it into a bottle or something. Crank the car for a second, if you have fuel in the bottle, then your rail is clear (which I'm sure it is).

The other thing you want to make sure is that your injectors are getting signal. You can either search for "how to make a noid light" which may be the cheaper way. Or hit up Autozone and see if you can rent, if not buy 1 or a set.

Your can run off ether for longer then you'd think. Since its running its safe to say you have spark. I'd imagine your injectors are clogged. I don't know if you'll have any real luck trying to clean them out. But I would try some of the things above to narrow things down before you go hunt for a new or known good used set.

Oh, and I feel really, really fat :D
 
Discussion starter · #26 ·
Okay, I feel like a total bonehead now. :eek: I get it (finally), the ether/air mix is going straight to the cylinders, bypassing the (potentially) clogged/rusted injectors, correct?

I hear ya about the fat part :D ! Wife fixed turkey and all the trimmings, late evening dinner time, totally zoned out now, looking for a key horizontal position to recover.

Gotta work tomorrow, off and on weather here next few days, so I'll try to follow your advice as soon as I can match up my work schedule with some good weather.

Gawd, I love these cars, can't wait to hear mine running again.

Thanks again!
 
Discussion starter · #28 ·
Okay, without doing much of anything, I got the car to start today. Hurray!

I had just popped the hood, had all my tools out and was getting ready to
start pulling the return line, rail, etc, when I thought I'd crank it another
time just for the fun of it. Well, it hit a couple of times. Never had done
that without the starting fluid up to this point. Cranked it a few more times
and it took off and started running. Not great mind you, a little smoke out
the pipe, rough idling, etc, but it is running. Can't expect much more than
that, after not even being started for all these years. At the very least, it's
progress.

I'm happier. :)

PS Still would like to know about that set of fuel injectors I found on Ebay
in the post above. Thanks!
 
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